News18 Evening Digest: 11 killed, 100 injured in explosion at MP firecracker factory and other top stories

Hello fellow readers, News18 Evening Digest brings you the latest updates: MP Harda Blast News LIVE; Uttarakhand UCC Bill: From Halala ban to rules for live-in couples, check out the key highlights in other news.

MP Harda Breaking News Live: 11 dead, 100 injured; 60 houses burnt, CM holds crucial meeting, contacts Army for helicopters

A fire broke out at a firecracker factory in Hatta, Madhya Pradesh, triggering multiple explosions and triggering panic among people in nearby areas. At least 11 people were killed and more than 60 injured. read more

Uttarakhand UCC Bill: From halala ban to rules for live-in couples, highlights at a glance

The Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, 2024 proposes a common law on marriage, divorce, land, property and inheritance applicable to all citizens of Uttarakhand irrespective of their religious beliefs, Except for Scheduled Tribes. It provides for registration of a common-law relationship in the state and failure to do so within one month is punishable by three months’ imprisonment. read more

‘Dog was nervous and handed biscuits to owner’: Rahul Gandhi clarifies after BJP sacks him over viral video

Hours after the BJP shared a video of Rahul Gandhi offering biscuits from a dog’s plate to a party leader during the ‘Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra’, the Congress leader said the dog was nervous, So he gave the cookie to its owner. read more

Love triangle, intimate photos lead to murder of Pune businessman at luxury Guwahati hotel

Police have arrested a Kolkata couple for killing a Pune businessman at a luxury hotel in Guwahati for possessing intimate photos. The incident came to light after 42-year-old Pune businessman Sandip Kambli was found dead at a luxury hotel in Guwahati. read more

Shweta Bachchan shares cryptic post about Abhishek Bachchan’s birthday: ‘Maybe there’s something…’

Shweta Bachchan Nanda shared a cryptic post on her Instagram Story on Monday about the sheer strength and perseverance of the she-wolf. Interestingly, Shweta’s post coincided with her brother actor Abhishek Bachchan’s birthday. Abhishek turned 48 years old on February 5, 2024. read more

Prince Harry meets King Charles, marking royal reconciliation after monarch’s cancer diagnosis

Prince Harry will return to the UK to meet his father, King Charles, who has been diagnosed with cancer. Buckingham Palace issued a statement on Monday announcing that King Charles had been diagnosed with cancer, but did not specify what type of cancer the monarch had. read more

IND U19 vs SA U19, Under-19 World Cup semi-finals, live update: Oliver Whitehead leaves as India crush South Africa

Uday Sahara-led young India will take on South Africa in the first semi-final of the 2024 ICC Under-19 World Cup in Benoni on Tuesday. The defending champions have been a force to be reckoned with throughout the tournament. read more